Size
Min./max. sizes and calculation of free opening rules
Here you find the min./max. sizes for the sidehung window.
To calculate the free opening, please use the formulas below.
Min./max. sizes, 24mm glazing
Calculation of free opening, 1-leaf
Side-guided Window
VELFAC 200 DGU Side-guided window
Features
- Available as single or French
- Casement double leaf.
- The sash stops at maximum 90°.
- When fully opened, a 150mm (minimum) gap allows cleaning from the inside.
- Available as 24mm double glazing.
Standard fittings
The espagnolette has a built-in ventilation position (5mm).
The frame moves on guide-rails mounted on the head and cill.
An adjustable friction brake can hold the window open in a ventilation position under quiet weather conditions.
The rails are made from anodized aluminium, and guide arms from steel with a grey zinc-aluminium surface treatment.
Fitting Options
Espagnolette, standard
The espagnolette handle is standard in our opening functions – other handles are available at an extra cost.
Matt-chrome surface finish.
Ventilation position
The striking plate is provided with two punchings.
The inner punching is used to close the window completely.
The outer punching allows you to set the window / casement door in the ventilation position (5mm).
Friction arm
Standard in sidehung and sideguided window and casement doors.
Not possible with 180° hinge.
Grey, corrosion-proff zinc-aluminium surface finish.
Flushbolt for French casement
Flushbolt for operation of the French casement in 2-leaf elements.
Other Accessories
Espagnolette with child-lock
Supplied with child-lock button.
New thermal material which is warm to the touch.
Brush/satin surface finish.
Watch Video How to operate a handle with child-lock
Espagnolette with lock
Supplied with lock and key for extra security.
New thermal material which is warm to the touch.
Brush/satin surface finish.
Please watch the videoHow to operate an espagnolette handle with small key
WindowMaster motor for Natural Ventilation
The WindowMaster motor can be computer controlled and used in natural ventilated projects or where windows are inaccessible.
Please watch the video
Please watch the video
Features
The WindowMaster motor is integrated in the frame and invisible when the window is closed.
Opening functions available:
- sidehung
- sideguided
- topguided
- tophung fully reversible
- bottomhung
- tophung
Chain lengths available: 11cm, 26cm, 50cm.
Control units:
There is a wide range of automatic and manual control units. These are not supplied by VELFAC, and we recommend, therefore, that your electrician contacts WindowMaster for advice on the optimal solution for your needs.
Lockable restrictor (160mm or 270mm)
Has to be opened with a triangle ‘Allan’ key, supplied with the window / casement door.
The use of restrictors on fire egress windows must be approved by the local fire authority.
Grey, corrosion-proof zinc-aluminium surface finish.
Please watch the video See how to open the lockable restrictor
VELFAC maxi-handle
Warm, non-slip surface makes life easier for those with an infirm grip.
Supplied separately.
Suitable for all types of VELFAC 200 espagnolettes.
Features
- Colour: RAL 7040 (grey)
- Finish: Slightly rough to make it feel nice and to ensure non-slip quality
- Cleaning: Dishwasher-safe
Click vent
Natural anodized surface finish.
Not visible from outside.
Click vents will always be positioned in the jamb where possible.
Free opening of 4000mm² in VELFAC 200 DGU windows.
Documentation on airflow can be supplied for specific projects.
Watch the video How to operate the VELFAC click vent
Acoustic trickle vent
Efficient glazing is fundamental to noise control, and fresh air is essential to our wellbeing.
The new acoustic vent is designed to provide both fresh air and noise control in buildings when combined with VELFAC SOUND windows.
Features
The vent achieves a sound reduction value of Dn,e,w (C; Ctr) = 40 (-1; -2) dB.
The acoustic vent is machined into a timber packer, which will be installed and sealed on site.
The external aluminium profile is polyester-powder coated in the same colour as the window sashes, allowing an elegant integration with windows and facade.
The acoustic vent, which is visible from inside, comes in RAL 9010.
Restrictor with ventilation position
Limits opening of the window to 5-10cm.
The restrictor can be locked in the ventilation position. Push the red locking plate until a click is heard.
In side-hinged and side-guided opening functions the restrictor is installed at the jamb.
In tophung fully reversible function, it is installed at the cill.
Not available for sliding casement doors and 2-leaf casement doors.
Grey, corrosion-proof zinc-aluminium surface finish.
Please watch the video How to operate the opening restrictor with ventilation position